couple suggestions for attending an eggfest

Wondering about eggfests, here are a couple suggestions from my experiences.

- Don’t cook all day. You’ll pick your head up just in time to see everyone leave.
- Unless you have an unusual offering, don’t plan to feed a battalion. You’ll end up begging folks to take food.
- Food goes faster early than late in the day. Folks arrive hungry, eat and get full…..so the typical bbq goodies served late may be a hard give away.
- The best way to offer food is to get in the crowd and starting serving. So preplan your food delivery process, including a clean way for folks to handle the food.
- Arrive early; best time to have a relaxed conversation with someone is before the action starts.
- You’re not going to “Let’s make a Deal” so no need to bring your entire kitchen. Half the fun is borrowing something, gives you a reason to meet and talk.
- Wear your name tag with actual and forum name. Big letters are easy to read in a crowd. Remember, most folks only know your forum name.
- Walk around and don’t be afraid to stick your nose in a group and say hello. We all have the same thing in common. Don’t know what to say, how about…….whatcha cooking?
- Team up in small groups. It just makes life easier with supplies, cooking, handing food out and clean up. Don’t know anyone, find someone. It can be as easy as two neighbors pulling tables a little closer together.
- If you really want to meet certain folks, make a list prior. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and forget.
- Be respectful of the moment….if you can’t say or do it in front of your mom, chances are it won’t fly at the fest.
- If there is a special item you want to try, track it like a dog on a scent. Chances are if your interested others are too and it could be here and gone in a flash.

Enjoy the day, relax and have fun. Remember to thank those who sponsored and organized the event. Without them, you would not be there.

Any other suggestions?